Books with author Anne Forest

SWAT teams are special groups of police officers called in to handle difficult situations. If there’s a hostage crisis or a riot, a SWAT team is usually on the scene. The heroic people who’ve chosen a career as part of a SWAT team had to go through special training and use special skills in order to do their job. Readers learn about this career through manageable text, eye-catching fact boxes, and a detailed graphic organizer. They also see exciting photographs of SWAT teams hard at work. Real-world examples are also included to get readers interested in this career path.

How can playing volleyball help girls grow stronger and become more empowered? What opportunities are available for girls to continue playing volleyball as they grow up? Who are some of the most famous female volleyball players, and what can girls learn from their success stories? The answers to these questions and more are waiting for girls to discover as they learn about the exciting sport of volleyball. Eye-catching fact boxes and a detailed graphic organizer are presented alongside engaging main text. Full-color photographs of girls and women in action on the volleyball court show readers how exciting this sport can be.

How can playing volleyball help girls grow stronger and become more empowered? What opportunities are available for girls to continue playing volleyball as they grow up? Who are some of the most famous female volleyball players, and what can girls learn from their success stories? The answers to these questions and more are waiting for girls to discover as they learn about the exciting sport of volleyball. Eye-catching fact boxes and a detailed graphic organizer are presented alongside engaging main text. Full-color photographs of girls and women in action on the volleyball court show readers how exciting this sport can be.

SWAT teams are special groups of police officers called in to handle difficult situations. If theres a hostage crisis or a riot, a SWAT team is usually on the scene. The heroic people whove chosen a career as part of a SWAT team had to go through special training and use special skills in order to do their job. Readers learn about this career through manageable text, eye-catching fact boxes, and a detailed graphic organizer. They also see exciting photographs of SWAT teams hard at work. Real-world examples are also included to get readers interested in this career path.

Sanitation workers arent afraid to get their hands dirty in order to keep their communities clean. Readers discover the hard work that goes into a career as a sanitation worker through informative text and fun fact boxes. A graphic organizer is also included to provide additional facts about sanitation workers and the important tasks they perform. Full-color photographs allow readers to see what a workday is like for a sanitation worker. How can recycling prepare you for a career as a sanitation worker? Readers will be eager to find out!

All good math students need to know how to handle data, whether it’s measuring it or interpreting it. By presenting the principles of measurement in the context of familiar situations, students will learn how to tell and write time, and also how to measure lengths. Students will walk away with the tools needed to organize, represent, and interpret data. Engaging text and visuals help to reinforce the principles of measurement and data. Readers will follow a narrator as he organizes data from his lemonade stand, teaching the skills needed to represent and categorize data. This volume meets CCSS Math Standard 1.MD.C.4. This book should be paired with "Laura's Lemonade Stand" (97814777279) from the Rosen Math Readers Program to provide the alternative point of view on the same topic.

Sanitation workers arent afraid to get their hands dirty in order to keep their communities clean. Readers discover the hard work that goes into a career as a sanitation worker through informative text and fun fact boxes. A graphic organizer is also included to provide additional facts about sanitation workers and the important tasks they perform. Full-color photographs allow readers to see what a workday is like for a sanitation worker. How can recycling prepare you for a career as a sanitation worker? Readers will be eager to find out!

People see doctors when they dont feel well, but who takes care of animals when theyre sick or hurt? Veterinarians help animals stay healthy, and readers discover fun facts about this cool career with each turn of the page. This exciting information supports common curriculum topics for early learners, and it encourages young readers to think about careers. The accessible text and detailed picture glossary help readers build their vocabulary. Reading comprehension skills are also supported through the close relationship between the photographs and text.

Some family holiday memories last a lifetime…The Homer Tunnel has vanished, and with it the last link to life as the Williams family know it. Fiordland has them trapped, leaving their car – and cellphone – useless. Their only hope is to make it by foot to Milford Sound in an attempt to escape the kaleidoscope of history. Separated from their parents, and each other, Zoe and Seth face an uncertain future, and must rely on the past to survive. Surveying the Homer Saddle, tracking giant moose with Jim Muir and Eddie Herrick, exploring with Young Bob Murrell, and meeting the legendary Lost Tribe, Zoe and Seth venture into an incredible world where anything can happen – and often does! But Fiordland has always been a place where nature rules, and myth and reality merge. Zoe and Seth travel through time, in a bid to reach the eighth wonder of the world. But what will they find when they get there? (WARNING: Incredible adventure awaits. Contains hunting scenes, a conservation dog, and the greatest eagle that has ever lived. You have been warned!)For ages 10-14 years, and adults who enjoy a good yarnThis book is a time travel adventure set in Fiordland National Park, a World Heritage area in New Zealand. It includes historical photos and illustrations.

Our Family Album is aligned to the Common Core State Standards for English/Language Arts, addressing Literacy.RI.2.7 and Literacy.L.2.3a. Readers learn about the different generations that make up a family as they see an example family photograph album, accompanied by narrative nonfiction text. This book shows readers how they can make their own family tree. This book should be paired with “Ellie's Family Album" (9781477722572) from the Rosen Common Core Readers Program to provide the alternative point of view on the same topic.

Busy BeeBo is a delightful story that emphasizes the importance of preparation and hard work. Follow BeeBo Bee as he gets ready for winter and teaches his friend, Zig Bee how to work and have fun. In this book, Anne Forester shows young readers how rewarding a job well done can be. Paired with charming illustrations by Annie Hawkins Scott, Busy BeeBo is a tale that is sure to warm your heart!

Tumbleweed loves to sing rock 'n' roll songs. Sharing his musical gift with others makes him happy. As he rolls along in the desert singing his tune, the desert animals he meets along the way tell him, "Tumbleweeds don't sing." Tumbleweed begins to lose confidence in his talent. With the help of a wise owl, Tumbleweed learns the courage to share his gift with others. Join Tumbleweed on his journey in the desert as he becomes the best singer he can be!